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DRIVING ACADEMY Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

DRIVING ACADEMY provides driver education and training services, helping students develop the skills and knowledge needed for safe driving.

Founded in 2021, Driving Academy is the first and only franchise model for truck driving schools in the United States. From its headquarters in Linden, New Jersey, the parent company—Driving Academy Franchising, Inc.—developed its proprietary curriculum and business model beginning in 2022.

Driving Academy offers a full range of CDL training programs—Class A, Class B, and Class B+P for buses—with flexible schedules, simulator-based instruction, and lifetime job placement support.

The brand emphasizes guaranteed training programs, payment plans with as little as $500 down, and third-party testing to distinguish itself from other CDL schools.

The franchise launched nationwide in 2021, leveraging industry demand fueled by regulations like the FMCSA’s February 7, 2022 Entry Level Driver Training rule and a growing shortage of professional drivers.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$50,000
Technology	$9,700 – $15,000
Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures	$65,000 – $189,000
Real Estate	$14,950 – $27,700
Leasehold Improvements	$1,500 – $21,500
Utilities	$200 – $500
Signage	$3,500 – $6,000
Start Up Inventory	$4,000 – $7,500
Grand Opening Marketing	$3,000 – $5,000
Vehicles	$27,500 – $135,000
Vehicle Graphics	$4,500 – $10,800
Staffing	$12,000 – $30,800
Insurance	$850 – $2,000
Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program	$1,950 – $4,000
Business Licenses, Permits, Certifications and other Professional Fees	$550 – $2,500
Additional Funds (3 months)	$25,000 – $50,000
Total	$224,200 – $557,300

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$50,000
Technology	$9,700 – $15,000
Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures	$65,000 – $189,000
Real Estate	$14,950 – $27,700
Leasehold Improvements	$1,500 – $21,500
Utilities	$200 – $500
Signage	$3,500 – $6,000
Start Up Inventory	$4,000 – $7,500
Grand Opening Marketing	$3,000 – $5,000
Vehicles	$27,500 – $135,000
Vehicle Graphics	$4,500 – $10,800
Staffing	$12,000 – $30,800
Insurance	$850 – $2,000
Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program	$1,950 – $4,000
Business Licenses, Permits, Certifications and other Professional Fees	$550 – $2,500
Additional Funds (3 months)	$25,000 – $50,000
Total	$224,200 – $557,300

Franchise Disclosure Document

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Started franchising

2022

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Franchise fee

$50,000

Investment

$224,000 - $557,000

Revenue (AUV)

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$514,000

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Operating Profit

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n.a.

Home based

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Passive investment

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Training

Driving Academy provides a detailed and structured training program to support its franchisees in launching and operating their businesses effectively. The training is broken into several key components:

Self-Study Program: Upon signing the franchise agreement, franchisees receive access to a preparatory self-study program and materials. This is required to be completed prior to attending the initial training program.
Initial Training Program: This core training spans 14 days at the company’s headquarters in Linden, New Jersey. It includes both classroom and on-the-job instruction, covering areas like curriculum delivery, equipment use, operations, marketing, and administrative systems. The program is designed for up to four people—typically the franchisee, owner, manager, and lead instructor.
Pre-Opening Assistance: Driving Academy offers up to seven days of on-site support during the pre-opening or grand opening phase. This guidance includes implementation of curriculum standards, equipment setup, and sales and marketing strategies.

Territory Protection

Driving Academy grants franchisees a protected territory, typically up to 15 miles from the business location, based on local demographics and market conditions. This territory is fixed upon approval and cannot be changed due to shifts in population or business performance. Within this area, the franchisor will not license or open another Driving Academy.

Franchisees may serve customers from outside their territory only if not actively targeting them. The franchisor can modify or revoke territorial rights if the franchisee breaches the agreement. This protection applies strictly to the assigned zone and does not grant exclusivity beyond it.

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